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Chris Huhne resigns but insists: "I'm innocent"

10:57am Friday 3rd February 2012

Eastleigh MP Chris Huhne resigns as energy secretary after being charged but insists he is innocent.

Charlie is a big bundle of joy

6:24pm Friday 3rd February 2012

BABY Charlie made a big impression when he arrived into the world – he weighed a thumping 12lb 10oz.

Snake owner thrust python at firefighter

4:31pm Friday 3rd February 2012

A HAMPSHIRE firefighter on a 999 call had a python thrust at him by a householder furious that his pet snake had been woken by a fire engine.

Redknapp jury told to keep their eye on the ball

1:59pm Friday 3rd February 2012

JURORS hearing Harry Redknapp's tax evasion trial were warned today to ''keep their eyes on the ball'' when they consider their verdicts.

Primary teacher is charged with rape

12:18pm Friday 3rd February 2012

A Southampton primary school teacher has been charged with rape.

Free Titanic museum tickets for city residents

7:24am Friday 3rd February 2012

EVERY household in Southampton will be offered free tickets to the city’s new Titanic museum.

Liverpool to launch turnaround cruises within months, leader claims

4:40pm Friday 3rd February 2012

LIVERPOOL City Council reveals plans to cater for turnaround cruises in three months’ time in a fresh bid to grab a slice of Southampton's trade.

Win tickets to see Le Tiss on tour

9:13am Friday 3rd February 2012

SATURDAY afternoons with Jeff Stelling, Saints legend Matthew Le Tissier, Paul Merson, Phil Thompson, Charlie Nicholas and Chris Kamara on Sky Sports are unmissable for football fans across the UK.

Inquest opened into body on the beach

8:30am Friday 3rd February 2012

AN inquest has been opened into the death of a woman found hanging near a Hampshire beach.

Residents fears over rail station car park expansion

8:00am Friday 3rd February 2012

A RAILWAY station car park could be expanded by more than a third – despite fears commuters will simply leave their vehicles in surrounding streets for free.

Security guard jailed for punch

7:30am Friday 3rd February 2012

A SECURITY guard was jailed for 18 months after breaking a man’s cheekbone in a Southampton nightclub.

£73,000 improvements for libraries

7:00am Friday 3rd February 2012

NEARLY £73,000 is to be spent improving services at two Hampshire libraries.

Health shake-up abandoned

6:30am Friday 3rd February 2012

A CONTROVERSIAL shake-up of vascular services in Hampshire has been axed after surgical teams in Southampton and Portsmouth couldn't agree on sharing.

Warning over cash voucher scam

6:00am Friday 3rd February 2012

HAMPSHIRE trading standards officers are warning about a new cash voucher scam targeting elderly residents.

Woman found burglar trying to get into her home

5:30am Friday 3rd February 2012

A WOMAN came downstairs to find a burglar trying to get into her home.

Pompey fans to be "bubbled" to St Mary's

7:32pm Thursday 2nd February 2012

Pompey fans visiting St Mary’s in April will have to use the same controversial “bubble” travel arrangements as Saints fans did for the first of this season’s derby matches.